He says cable itself is now owned by the NBN, and will be able to accommodate Foxtel services after the NBN roll-out is complete.

However, Foxtel has chosen to cease transmission using the network to save themselves tens of millions of dollars per year.

“It’s a problem, because it’s not really Foxtel making those statements to customers, it’s installers who are just trying to get the job done.”

So what does it mean for Foxtel users?

“Everyone’s who’s currently got satellites, nothing changes.

“Anyone that wants to sign up to Foxtel now, they will only install satellites, and anyone with a current pay TV box cable that’s coming in from street that doesn’t have a satellite, over the next, my guess two years, they’re going to be on the blower till you want to put a satellite on the roof.”

Nine News anchor Peter Overton was listening to the conversation and says it’s an issue that needs explaining.